Making hybrid inclusive - key priorities for employers and Government

Labour market data shows the success of furlough and other measures in preventing large scale unemployment. But as we outline through our latest blog there are deep challenges beneath the headlines, with many in work struggling on low pay as living costs surge, and those furthest away from work falling through gaps in support.

The Government have set out plans to reform the skills system under which employers will be provided with a pivotal role in the delivery of technical education. This briefing sets out key considerations that must be factored in to policy development to ensure that employer engagement is leveraged as effectively as possible.

Enforcing employment rights, changes to the gig economy and reforming flexible working regulations. We asked members of the Work Foundation team to share their key policy moment of 2021 and what they think we should be looking out for in 2022.

Work Foundation research found that low carbon businesses across Lancashire are struggling to recruit for the skills they need, and this is holding the sector back from achieving its full potential.

The European Commission published proposals to improve working conditions in platform work. This article explores how new rules and a potential new EU Directive may affect UK labour standards, platforms and gig workers.

Work-life balance has posed a significant challenge to workers throughout the pandemic. While remote working is positively impacting the lives of many workers, for some it has also led to the blurring of boundaries between their work and personal lives.

Because of support like the furlough scheme, the UK's employment rate has remained lower than was projected. But many people are still on UC, including nearly 2.8 million people who face requirements that make it difficult to take part in training. Here we discuss why millions of people on UC are facing barriers to accessing training and what the Government should do to widen access for this changing group.

The Government is planning to reform the skills system and place employers at the heart of technical education. But for employer engagement to be effective, it must be undertaken in partnership with providers and a range or local partners

Statistics show the gender pay gap is worsening. This blog outlines what employers can do to encourage greater gender diversity within their organisation.